LOUIS' POV

"Just when I thought you'd be dead" I exhaled and fluffed my pillow.

He walked to me and tapped my head with a little force "How dared you sleep by this time of the day"

"I'm not sleeping" I murmured as I nursed my head.

He lowered his head and spoke in a manner that almost sounded like a whisper.

"Instead of sleeping why don't we do something fun"

Suddenly I didn't feel like relaxing, a smirk appeared on my face as I thought about the kind of surprise he has for me.

I sat up shortly waiting for his surprise, he was about to say something before a knock on the door interrupted and I groaned loudly

"Who is that?"

"Sir... your meal is ready"

"Oh finally! Lunch!"

"Nick, my lunch" I arched a brow with a smug look.

"I'm at your service young master" he bowed his head with a chuckle before bringing the food.

My Dad forbids female staff from entering my room, especially the young girls, my butler was not feeling good so I told him to take a day off.

I adjusted myself prepared to eat lunch, when I opened the lid my grin turned to a frown

"Seriously? Veggies? Why Nick?" I turned to him like he was the person who prepared it.

Nicholas sat close to me as he rubbed my back "You should have gotten used to it by now"

"I know, I know but I don't wanna" I fell into my bed and was eased by the softness.

After a few seconds, he tapped my leg and I narrowed my eyes

"If you eat fruits and veggies you'd be strong like me" he flexed his body with a smirk

I rolled my eyes with a sigh "I've seen enough"

Nicholas didn't stop, he seemed a little lost, I wasn't even sure if he heard me. I raised my foot and hit him slightly in the head then he stopped.

"I hope you get my point" he faked a laugh and I nodded before sitting up to eat.

Nicholas is my personal bodyguard, I consider him more like a friend than a servant. He has been with me since I was six and signed up to be a full-time worker so he had to move into the mansion.

He still uses my words when I was ten to make me eat healthily. Nicholas had a well-built muscular body because of the training he received which was more intense than mine and I told him when I grow up I'd like to have a muscular body like his.

It's annoying because after my years of working out I've not been able to beat his manly physique and the competition is still on. Actually, I'm the only one competing.

After eating I found out this meal was not so bad. I called the maid and Nicholas returned the tray to her.

"You have an hour to rest before sports training" he scrolled through his phone as he spoke.

"Hey Nick, I want my surprise now" I turned to him with a grin and my eyes fixed on his.

"I got... guess what" he chuckled as my expression went from excited to indifference

"I don't know! Just tell me...please" I smiled at him with my palms joined, he darted his eyes without an answer and that's when I knew I would win, he can not resist my happy plea

"I downloaded the new game that came out yesterday since you were too busy"

"No way! You downloaded Bloodbath 2?" I gasped with broadened eyes.

"You better believe it" Nicholas smirked then gave me one of the controllers

"Shall we?" he held the second one and put on the flat-screen TV

I hurriedly shifted to relax on the pillows and moved for Nicholas

"Game on!"

We were so concentrated on the game before I heard a knock on the door

"Young master I believe it's time for your sports training"

I sank into my bed with my eyebrows ceased, I couldn't believe it was time up already.

"Oh yeah! I forgot" Nicholas face-palmed then switched off the television before standing up.

"See you soon...no wait, after sports training you have music class, dance class, the courtesy class then combat training"

"Not helping!" I sighed and walked to the door before pausing

"Nick... will you come for my combat lesson?"

"Anything for young master," he nodded, then moved to the library.

After so many hours it was time for combat training so I rushed to call Nick.

I found him on the couch by the corner with his nose buried in a book.

"It's combat time, quite the boring book"

Nicholas raised his head and buried it back in his book. I've played this game before and I know how to win.

"My library is filled with books about making money and morals as a public figure. Why would you want to read something like that?"

"Because I'm bored and I don't want to go with you" he replied without lifting his head.

I grabbed the book then walked towards the door

"Hey! I'm not done yet" Nicholas trailed behind me because he did not have any other choice than to tag along, I could hear him murmuring something which made me happier.

After the lesson, Nicholas and I threw a few punches before we called it a day.

The hallway was quiet as we walked back to my room; only the sound of our footsteps could be heard.

"Ugh! Why do you keep beating me!" I yelled in frustration

"Hey don't be too hard on yourself kid, I was trained for this. You may beat me one day if you keep trying" he gave me a reassuring smile but his words didn't make me feel any better.

"But I'm trained too, it's not fair" I exhaled with my arms folded.

"Next time I'd go easy on you?"

"No! Even harder until I beat you!"

"Okay... I get it" he chuckled

"You know you're good for your age, don't let it bother you too much" Nicholas ruffled my hair as I stopped by the door.

"...I'd be right back before you know it" he entered his room nearby and shut the door.

I took a shower then laid on my bed as I thought about what he said.

Maybe I overreacted. I was trained to be the best at everything, If I'm not number one then I'm nothing, that's what my father taught me.

My Dad still holds tight to my schedule as a child, he has never changed it but my friends had theirs changed as a teenager and have more free time.

I tried to talk to my Dad and he said if I want to be the best and steal the spotlight I should not be selective and learn about everything and that's what I've been doing.

At fourteen I tried again but this time he yelled "I will not accept an imperfect son!'' His words remained glued to my memory and I never asked him again.

I turned my head as I heard the door opening which disrupted my thinking, Nicholas popped his head

"Can I come in?"

I couldn't help but laugh at the way he acted like a little kitten.

"Sure"

He walked in and took his former position before I called him for combat class.

"Nick... I'm sorry for being a jerk" I found myself mumbling instead of talking.

He nodded then dropped the book on the table

"Goodnight Louis" Nicholas sat on the floor leaning by my bedside with a foot on the ground and hands folded then he closed his eyes.

I didn't feel sleepy so I turned on the television.

A smirk appeared on my face as an idea just popped up

"I think I will play just one level of blood bath before going to bed" I raised my voice loud enough for him to hear

Nicholas stared at me returning my smirk "Just one"

I grinned as I created some room for him to hop on.

Our 'one level' turned to hours I didn't know when my eyelids became heavy and I dozed off.

I slowly pushed my blanket, rubbing my sleepy eyes as I looked at the clock.

"8 am!" I jumped out of bed, probably kicking Nicholas' head in the process.